How large of a voting block latinos made up in 2016, how they voted, and what are the numbers as we head into november 2020. Latinosn 2016, supported Hillary Clinton over donald trump. Donald trump won almost 30 of the latino vote and in 2016, about 12 million hispanics voted. Interesting to note is that is less than half of the potential vote latinos could have had because the voter turnout rate was only 46 . By comparison, for whites, the turnout was more like two thirds. Latinos traditionally vote at rates lower than others. There was demographic growth and record turnout in the number of raw votes cast. This year we look to see 32 million latinos who are eligible to vote, and that is actually a record, up from almost 4 million in 2016. The Pew Research Says latino share of the u. S. Electorate is projected to reach 13. 3 high in 2020, million. Possible we could have hit 13 million or so voters. Appeal to theues latino voter . Guest this is where i think aspects reflect the u. S. Over all. Thees like the economy, response to the coronavirus, and racial and ethnic inequality have been the top issues this year. Back in december, we did a survey asking latinos about the most important issues, immigration and the economy were the two top issues. With the Coronavirus Impact on latinos, both environmentally, economically and in terms of their health, we see it as the top three issues most important in this years election. Host how does the Supreme Court justice pick factor in . Guest in august we found that Supreme Court appointees were cited by 63 of latino registered voters as an issue important to determining their vote in 2020. That is way below the economy where 80 of latino voters rated it as an issue. The Supreme Court nominee question we asked which was before everything that happened recently with the death of ruth bader ginsburg, it showed latinos were already thinking about it as an issue that was important to their vote in 2020. Host is the issue of abortion important and the president picks in the record on that issue . Guest the latino public has seen little change in its views on abortion, generally split over being illegal in all or most cases versus being legal in almost all or most cases. August,urvey we did in we found that the issue of abortion while important for some latinos, wasnt rating as economy, health care or the Coronavirus Impact. Latinos, some who may be evangelical, the issue of abortion can be an important issue, and it has been in the past. Host we welcome our viewers to join in on this conversation. Your questions and comments about the latino vote in 2020. Isino voters, your number 202 7488000. All others, your number is 202 7488001. At can also text us 202 7488003. Which states should viewers be watching on Election Night for the latino vote to make a difference . Guest every election cycle, the most important state to watch has been florida, and it looks to be no different this year. Recent polling from other organizations shows joe biden and donald trump are pretty close to splitting the latino vote in florida, we are leaving this discussion to hear from steven mnuchin, mark esper, and others, speaking to the media about the iran snapback sanction. For coming to the state department on this most important occasion. I was at the white house for the abraham accords. A great step forward towards peace in the middle east and im proud to announce how t